Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

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At least four children have been killed by a man wielding a hatchet who forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil, local officials say.

The man forced his way into the creche at around 09:00 local time (12:00 GMT).

A fifth child has reportedly been seriously injured and is being treated in hospital.

Police told local media that the attacker had surrendered.

The man is reportedly in police custody.